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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.94, 918.05 and 201.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.94, 918.05 and 201.09 is: 301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.94 : 918.05 = 201.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.94/918.05 = 201.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.94x = 918.05 × 201.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.94x = 184,609.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,609.67/611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.68

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